In 2017, Couriers & messengers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.384, which is lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Couriers & messengers (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

Demographic information on Couriers & messengers in the US. The average age of male Couriers & messengers in the workforce is 43.5 and of female Couriers & messengers is 42.4, and the most common race/ethnicity for Couriers & messengers is White.

68.2% of Couriers & messengers are White, making that the most common race or ethnicity in the occupation. Representing 18.7% of Couriers & messengers, Black is the second most common race or ethnicity in this occupation. This chart shows the racial and ethnic breakdown of Couriers & messengers.

Data on higher education choices for Couriers & messengers from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Couriers & messengers is Business but a relatively high number of Couriers & messengers hold a major in Parks, Recreation, & Leisure.

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for Couriers & messengers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Couriers & messengers need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Time Management, and Reading Comprehension. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Couriers & messengers need more than the average amount of Operation and Control, Service Orientation, and Time Management.

Projections on wages and job growth for Couriers & messengers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ten-year national workforce is projected to grow 7.4%, but Couriers & messengers are expected to see a growth of 11.5% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow higher than the national average.

This line chart shows the 10-year projected employment growth (from 2016 to 2026) for Couriers & messengers. This profession is expected to grow faster than 7.4%, the average rate of national job growth.